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Covid 19: Mumbai sees silver lining but the danger is not over

The Central government has come out with new guidelines for the lockdown and while there may be a few reliefs, the state governments are in no mood to relent.  While the guidelines say that gyms can reopen by the first week of August, it seems unlikely that any state would adhere to that advice. Tamil […]
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Here’s an assignment for you!

Artist Seamus Wray Artist Seamus Wray has painted his own self, painting his own self, who paints the two of them, and continues the chain (like looking in the L mirror). He seems to be so self observant that he paints the surroundings, lighting, angle and also himself in a very realistic manner. Artist Seamus […]
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Vegan Diet: Everything you need to know

We have heard a lot about this diet and how people have been following it for various reasons. Here is your guide on what this diet is all about? What is a vegan diet? A vegan diet is essentially a diet which does not have any animal products. What is a vegan lifestyle? People who […]
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Third mission to Mars in a month

The US space agency NASA’s latest Mars rover Perseverance became the third mission to the red planet from earth in a month. China launched its first Mars rover last week, which should arrive by May 2021. Even the UAE sent a mission this month.  The Perseverance is an astrobiology mission to look for signs of […]
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Celebrate Ice Cream month with these funny facts

So July is celebrated as ice cream month in the USA but when it comes to ice cream, we all can celebrate it all year long, can’t we! Well, let’s find out some amazing mind boggling facts about one of our favourite desserts… Chocolate ice cream was invented before vanilla. Actually, vanilla was rare and […]
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Earth’s not enough, China too flies toward Mars

It seems the earth is not enough to contain the rivalry between the US and China.   China launched a rover to Mars, a journey coinciding with a similar US mission as the powers take their rivalry into deep space. The two countries are taking advantage of a period when Earth and Mars are favourably aligned […]
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The shock value of art!

History of Art is a very interesting field. It helps us go to the root of the reason why we see what we see, feel what we feel, and also interact the way we do. Do you ever realise that when we follow our day to day routine, we become immune to what we are […]
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A million euros for charity! That’s our Greta

What would you do if you get a million euros (approximately Rs 8,61,82,000)? Yes, we’re sure you have already started dreaming about your spendings but, if you’re Greta Thunberg you most probably would donate it. The young climate activist was awarded a Portuguese rights award last week and promptly pledged the million-euro prize to groups […]
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Vaccine hopes rise as Covid cases shoot across the world

Strict lockdown was clamped on West Bengal and northeastern state of Meghalaya even as India continues to show a rise in the number of coronavirus cases. The country’s tally has already crossed 12 lac. Maharashtra still has the highest number of cases while Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Delhi too are not far behind. Some states like […]
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Assam floods leave thousands displaced

Heavy seasonal rainfall has led to floods in Northeast states. Assam and Meghalaya  are worst-hit with the former reporting more than 80 deaths. The deluge has forced more than 2.5 million people to flee their homes since May in the state of Assam, known for its lush green tea gardens and a famous wildlife park. […]